Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 162

Chapter 162

Arnold finally spoke, his tone even. "He's my son too. I'll take care of him."

At this, Grandma's expression darkened. "Take care of him?" she repeated sharply. "When he was young, you barely spent time with him. It was always Sarah who held him when he was sick, Sarah who taught him how to read, Sarah who comforted him. And now, you speak as if you've always been the one by his side."

Arnold's jaw tightened, but he didn't argue. Instead, he simply stated, "I'll rectify that."

Grandma let out a weary sigh, closing her eyes briefly. "Just don't take too long, Arnold," she said. "Children grow up faster than you realize."

Checking his watch, Arnold rose from his seat. "I have to go. Alex's flight has landed.. You take care of yourself and I will remember whatever you have said..." She gave a faint smile..

Without waiting for a response, he turned and left the room.

The airport was bustling with travelers, families reuniting with warm embraces, friends laughing as they exchanged gifts.

Amid the crowd, a small boy ran forward, his face lighting up with excitement as he spotted Arnold and Linda.

"Dad! Linda!" Alex's voice was bright with joy as he threw himself into their arms. Arnold caught him effortlessly, ruffling his hair in greeting.

crouched down to his level,

out souvenirs from his

scarf, feeling the soft fabric between his

a while, and though he had enjoyed his travels, he was most

into the driveway, he unbuckled his seatbelt in a hurry, pushing open the door

calling out eagerly,

no response. Frowning slightly, he turned back toward

was casual, almost

hesitated, as if he hadn't quite understood. "What do you

simply gestured toward his phone. "Call and find out

countless times he had called his mother while he was abroad, waiting for her to answer, only to be met

hadn't picked up. Not

she was just busy. That she would be there when he came back. That she would pick him up from

But she hadn't.

that suddenly felt

clenched at his sides, his lips pressing together as a wave of disappointment crashed over

to his level. He reached out, lightly poking Alex's cheek. "Are you crying?" he asked,

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